Tennessee Nursing and Healthcare Schools

Tennessee is experiencing nursing shortage just like any other State in the United States of America. What is more important though, is that the State has been able to pinpoint the main cause of the nursing shortage which is attributed to shortage of faculty. The only way that the State of Tennessee can be able to manage and offset this threatening shortage of nurses is by increasing faculty and increasing the building capacity.

It is a fact that Tennessee's stability and quality of health care fully rely on a sufficient supply of competent and appropriately educated skilled healthcare providers. The looming nursing shortage has affected the general care and safety of patients alongside the health care costs and the general outcomes of patients. That is the main reason why the State has joined hands with others in the health care industry to find long lasting solutions to this looming danger.

First and foremost, the State is working towards boosting enrollments in institutions of learning. This it does by:

• Creating awareness by advertising about nursing academic programs and the rewards one would gain from a nursing career.
• Aiming at targeting non-traditional and underrepresented groups of young people by using stratagems such as partnerships with universities, colleges and high schools whose large population is minority students.
• Improving opportunities for distance learning.
• Improving the capacity in existing institutions through partnership with local schools to expand both the enrollment field and faculty.

On the same note, the State of Tennessee is working towards building a capacity through partnerships which will increase the educational capacity. This will be a success by enhancing the amount of opportunities for clinical placement, promoting a culture for retention by implementing strategies that foster a positive working environment for nurses, improving online clinical orientation process and finally increasing the supply of qualified personnel in institutions.

Imperative to note, the State of Tennessee is working towards a salary scale that will be determined by experience and level of education and not determined by working location like witnessed in cases where graduate students could earn up to $65,000 annually while their teachers earn a mere $50,000 annually. By and large, you expect to find the following salaries in the State of Tennessee.

• Head RN $60,000-70,000
• Staff RN $60,000-69,000
• Lab Tech $38,000-43,000
• Radiology Tech $48,000-53,000
• LPN $38,000-43,000
• Emergency Room $59,000-64,000
• Occupational Therapist $60,000-66,000

Campus Based	High Tech Institute - Campuses located in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee and offers the following programs: Dental Assistant Massage Therapy Medical Assistant Medical Billing and Coding Pharmacy Technician Surgical Technician X-ray Technician (limited scope)
Campus	Argosy University - Located in Nashville, Tennessee they offer numerous degrees including: Master of Arts: Mental Health Counciling MBA: Health Care Administration
Campus	Miller Motte Technical College - Campuses in Chattanooga, Clarksville and Nashville, Tennessee offer the following programs: Dental Assisting Healthcare Assistant Healthcare Technology Massage Therapy Medical Assisting Medical Office Assisting Surgical Technology
Campus Based	Remington College - Campuses located in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee offering the following programs: Dental Assisting Medical Assisting Medical Insurance and Coding Pharmacy Technician
Online	The College Network - Offers a wide variety of online nursing classes that are available to you from anywhere in the United States. LPN to A.S. in Nursing LPN to BS in Nursing RN to BS in Nursing Diploma/Foreign Trained RN to BSN RN to MS in Nursing MS in Nursing (MSN)
Online	Indiana State University - Earn your NLNAC accredited LPN to BSN or RN to BSN completely online from ISU! LPN/LVN to BSN RN to BSN
Online	Walden University - Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their choice of professional study, while maintaining their current workload and family life.. RN to MSN BSN to MSN MS in Mental Health Counseling Master of Public Health Ph.D. in Health Services Ph.D. in Public Health M.S. in Psychology Ph.D. in Psychology
Online	Kaplan University is one of the United States leading universities for online healthcare degrees. Business, Nursing, and Allied Healthcare programs are all offered. RN to B.S. in Nursing MBA Health Care Management Life Care Planning Cert. Certificate in Forensic Nursing Certificate in Legal Nurse Consulting
Online	University of Phoenix - one of the leading universities in the US that offers a wide variety of online accredited degree programs. Associate of Arts in Health Administration B.S. in Health Administration RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing B.S. in Psychology MBA Health Care Management Master of Science in Nursing Doctor of Health Administration Nursing HealthCare Certificate

Top Online Nursing Programs

Below you will find the top rated online nursing schools along with the program the school offers. Request a free information packets from the nation's best online nursing programs using the More Info buttons below:

	The College Network - Associate's, Bachelor's & Master's Degrees. With healthcare degrees offered by 10 major universities, The College Network has become the premiere destination for students seeking a nursing degree online. They offer fully accredited degrees, including LPN to RN degrees, that will satisfy students' career goals and ambitions.
	Indiana State University - Bachelor's Degree. Offering a high-quality, accredited degree in nursing, Indiana State University gives students a chance to quickly accelerate into respected nursing positions in many healthcare institutions. Their popular L.P.N. to B.S.N. program is available entirely online, allowing students to continue working while pursing an advanced degree.
	Kaplan University - Certification, Associate's & Bachelor's Degrees. As one of the most respected online universities in the country, Kaplan University has helped thousands of students reach their dreams of becoming a nurse. With a number of healthcare degree programs available, students can graduate in as little as two years and be on their way to helping others.
	Herzing University - Associate's, Bachelor's & Master's Degrees. Herzing University offers three key nursing programs for students of all ages and education levels. Students will have the opportunity to receive hands-on training in order to better prepare them for a real position in the healthcare industry.
	Walden University - Master's Degree. For individuals seeking higher education in the field of nursing, Walden University has knowledgeable, respected industry leaders educating their students. Their quality education and in-depth training will help students get on the right track to leadership positions in several healthcare institutions and entities.
	Capella University - Master's & Doctoral Degrees. Capella University is an accredited university providing nursing students the skill set and education needed to make an impact in the healthcare industry. Their affordable programs allow those who enjoy helping others to gain additional knowledge to continue pursuing their passion.

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